Joshua Rosfield // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar (Commander)

Arnaud Gompertz
Jul 23, 2025
Can You Build Orzhov In Commander Without Resorting to Aristocrats?
On this edition of Branching Out, Arnaud dives into the House of Orzhov to find some Commander decks that go against the grain.
Deck Filters
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Turbulent Steppe
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-12%synergy
Erode
3.1%inclusion2 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Joined Researchers
2.9%inclusion2 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Dig Site Inventory
1.8%inclusion1 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Emeritus of Truce
1.7%inclusion1 decks59 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
All That Glitters
54%inclusion387 decks711 decks
47%synergy
Bastion Protector
52%inclusion370 decks711 decks
45%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
45%inclusion319 decks711 decks
38%synergy
Armory of Iroas
39%inclusion275 decks711 decks
38%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
47%inclusion331 decks711 decks
37%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
48%inclusion339 decks711 decks
35%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
36%inclusion253 decks711 decks
34%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
44%inclusion315 decks711 decks
33%synergy
Ring of Valkas
34%inclusion243 decks711 decks
33%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
50%inclusion355 decks711 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion422 decks711 decks
-7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
59%inclusion416 decks711 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion371 decks711 decks
-5%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
50%inclusion353 decks711 decks
32%synergy
Boros Charm
44%inclusion310 decks711 decks
-4%synergy
Basilisk Collar
43%inclusion306 decks711 decks
29%synergy
Colossus Hammer
42%inclusion302 decks711 decks
31%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
42%inclusion297 decks711 decks
32%synergy
Open the Armory
41%inclusion290 decks711 decks
28%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
40%inclusion284 decks711 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
15%inclusion108 decks711 decks
0%synergy
Jeska's Will
14%inclusion102 decks711 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion88 decks711 decks
-4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
12%inclusion84 decks711 decks
-7%synergy
Farewell
6.8%inclusion48 decks711 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
30%inclusion215 decks711 decks
24%synergy
Luminarch Aspirant
28%inclusion198 decks711 decks
26%synergy
Brass Squire
26%inclusion185 decks711 decks
23%synergy
Foundry Inspector
23%inclusion163 decks711 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
23%inclusion163 decks711 decks
-2%synergy
Lizard Blades
23%inclusion162 decks711 decks
15%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
22%inclusion159 decks711 decks
12%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
22%inclusion154 decks694 decks
16%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
21%inclusion149 decks711 decks
17%synergy
Starnheim Courser
18%inclusion129 decks711 decks
17%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
17%inclusion123 decks711 decks
11%synergy
Mother of Runes
17%inclusion121 decks711 decks
4%synergy
Lion Sash
17%inclusion118 decks711 decks
10%synergy
Kor Blademaster
16%inclusion116 decks711 decks
16%synergy
Selfless Samurai
16%inclusion113 decks711 decks
14%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
15%inclusion109 decks711 decks
10%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
15%inclusion104 decks711 decks
8%synergy
Sun Titan
14%inclusion103 decks711 decks
0%synergy
Araña, Heart of the Spider
12%inclusion39 decks314 decks
11%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
12%inclusion88 decks711 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
12%inclusion86 decks711 decks
12%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
12%inclusion83 decks711 decks
8%synergy
Loyal Unicorn
12%inclusion82 decks711 decks
10%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
11%inclusion81 decks711 decks
9%synergy
Abzan Falconer
11%inclusion80 decks711 decks
9%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
11%inclusion80 decks711 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion74 decks711 decks
-12%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
10%inclusion73 decks711 decks
7%synergy
Champion of the Flame
10%inclusion71 decks711 decks
8%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
10%inclusion70 decks711 decks
0%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
10%inclusion68 decks711 decks
6%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
9.0%inclusion64 decks711 decks
4%synergy
Selfless Savior
9.0%inclusion64 decks711 decks
7%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
8.3%inclusion59 decks711 decks
2%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
8.2%inclusion58 decks711 decks
-6%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
8.0%inclusion14 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Rabbit Battery
7.9%inclusion56 decks711 decks
5%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
7.6%inclusion54 decks711 decks
7%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
7.2%inclusion51 decks711 decks
5%synergy
Grand Abolisher
6.9%inclusion49 decks711 decks
-3%synergy
Blade Historian
6.8%inclusion48 decks711 decks
-4%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
6.6%inclusion47 decks711 decks
2%synergy
Giver of Runes
6.6%inclusion47 decks711 decks
0%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
6.5%inclusion46 decks711 decks
4%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
6.3%inclusion45 decks711 decks
-3%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
5.9%inclusion42 decks711 decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
5.6%inclusion40 decks711 decks
-2%synergy
Combat Celebrant
5.5%inclusion39 decks711 decks
-4%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
5.5%inclusion39 decks711 decks
4%synergy
Baird, Argivian Recruiter
5.2%inclusion37 decks711 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
30%inclusion215 decks711 decks
-2%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion203 decks711 decks
-2%synergy
Wear // Tear
23%inclusion167 decks711 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
22%inclusion159 decks711 decks
11%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion159 decks711 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion154 decks711 decks
4%synergy
Resolute Strike
20%inclusion140 decks711 decks
19%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion135 decks711 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
19%inclusion132 decks711 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Palm
17%inclusion123 decks711 decks
-1%synergy
Abrade
17%inclusion120 decks711 decks
4%synergy
Dispatch
16%inclusion115 decks711 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
15%inclusion107 decks711 decks
4%synergy
Inventory Management
15%inclusion107 decks711 decks
9%synergy
Unleash Fury
15%inclusion106 decks711 decks
12%synergy
Disenchant
14%inclusion103 decks711 decks
9%synergy
Take Up the Shield
12%inclusion87 decks711 decks
8%synergy
Feat of Resistance
11%inclusion79 decks711 decks
10%synergy
Mana Tithe
11%inclusion75 decks711 decks
8%synergy
Gods Willing
10%inclusion73 decks711 decks
5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion71 decks711 decks
7%synergy
Loran's Escape
10%inclusion69 decks711 decks
2%synergy
Return to Dust
9.4%inclusion67 decks711 decks
6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
9.4%inclusion67 decks711 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.2%inclusion58 decks711 decks
2%synergy
Valorous Stance
7.9%inclusion56 decks711 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.9%inclusion56 decks711 decks
0%synergy
Demand Answers
7.7%inclusion55 decks711 decks
-1%synergy
Shelter
7.6%inclusion54 decks711 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.3%inclusion52 decks711 decks
-9%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
6.9%inclusion49 decks711 decks
3%synergy
Master Warcraft
6.6%inclusion47 decks711 decks
2%synergy
Soul's Fire
6.3%inclusion45 decks711 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
6.2%inclusion44 decks711 decks
-6%synergy
Dawn Charm
5.6%inclusion40 decks711 decks
2%synergy
Magnetic Theft
5.6%inclusion40 decks711 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.5%inclusion23 decks416 decks
-4%synergy
Brute Force
5.3%inclusion38 decks711 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Helix
5.3%inclusion38 decks711 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
32%inclusion228 decks711 decks
29%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
27%inclusion193 decks711 decks
15%synergy
Faithless Looting
23%inclusion163 decks711 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion161 decks711 decks
-10%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion113 decks711 decks
1%synergy
Single Combat
14%inclusion101 decks711 decks
10%synergy
Relentless Assault
12%inclusion82 decks711 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion76 decks711 decks
-5%synergy
Rip Apart
10%inclusion74 decks711 decks
-3%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
10%inclusion73 decks711 decks
4%synergy
Honor
10%inclusion36 decks375 decks
7%synergy
Tormenting Voice
8.4%inclusion60 decks711 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Day
8.0%inclusion57 decks711 decks
3%synergy
Response // Resurgence
7.3%inclusion52 decks711 decks
2%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
7.3%inclusion52 decks711 decks
1%synergy
Overpowering Attack
7.2%inclusion50 decks694 decks
4%synergy
Renegade Tactics
7.0%inclusion50 decks711 decks
5%synergy
Divine Reckoning
6.9%inclusion49 decks711 decks
5%synergy
Full Throttle
6.3%inclusion34 decks544 decks
1%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
5.9%inclusion42 decks711 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
5.9%inclusion42 decks711 decks
1%synergy
Reconstruct History
5.9%inclusion42 decks711 decks
2%synergy
Winds of Rath
5.3%inclusion38 decks711 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thran Power Suit
38%inclusion271 decks711 decks
32%synergy
Sword of the Animist
36%inclusion257 decks711 decks
19%synergy
Mask of Memory
35%inclusion250 decks711 decks
28%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
32%inclusion231 decks711 decks
27%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
28%inclusion202 decks711 decks
22%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
27%inclusion190 decks711 decks
25%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
25%inclusion181 decks711 decks
18%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
25%inclusion176 decks711 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion174 decks711 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Plate
24%inclusion168 decks711 decks
18%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
22%inclusion159 decks711 decks
21%synergy
Hero's Blade
22%inclusion158 decks711 decks
19%synergy
Sunforger
22%inclusion155 decks711 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
22%inclusion153 decks711 decks
11%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
21%inclusion151 decks711 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
21%inclusion146 decks711 decks
11%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
20%inclusion141 decks711 decks
15%synergy
Shadowspear
20%inclusion140 decks711 decks
10%synergy
Explorer's Scope
20%inclusion139 decks711 decks
17%synergy
Buster Sword
17%inclusion72 decks430 decks
9%synergy
Goldvein Pick
16%inclusion117 decks711 decks
14%synergy
Nettlecyst
16%inclusion116 decks711 decks
10%synergy
Genji Glove
16%inclusion66 decks414 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
15%inclusion107 decks694 decks
9%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
15%inclusion107 decks694 decks
9%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
15%inclusion106 decks711 decks
5%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
14%inclusion102 decks711 decks
9%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
14%inclusion101 decks711 decks
10%synergy
Hedgewitch's Mask
14%inclusion98 decks711 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
14%inclusion97 decks711 decks
8%synergy
Plate Armor
14%inclusion96 decks711 decks
12%synergy
Tome of Legends
13%inclusion92 decks711 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
12%inclusion88 decks711 decks
11%synergy
Champion's Helm
12%inclusion87 decks711 decks
8%synergy
Haunted Cloak
12%inclusion86 decks711 decks
10%synergy
Argentum Armor
12%inclusion84 decks711 decks
8%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
12%inclusion83 decks711 decks
9%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
11%inclusion81 decks711 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
11%inclusion79 decks711 decks
9%synergy
Fireshrieker
11%inclusion77 decks711 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
10%inclusion73 decks711 decks
4%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
10%inclusion43 decks434 decks
7%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
10%inclusion68 decks711 decks
9%synergy
Dueling Rapier
9.4%inclusion67 decks711 decks
9%synergy
Bone Saw
9.3%inclusion66 decks711 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
8.9%inclusion63 decks711 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Plate
8.7%inclusion62 decks711 decks
5%synergy
Infiltration Lens
8.6%inclusion61 decks711 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.6%inclusion61 decks711 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.0%inclusion57 decks711 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
34%inclusion239 decks711 decks
22%synergy
Flaming Fist
29%inclusion208 decks711 decks
27%synergy
Spirit Mantle
27%inclusion194 decks711 decks
24%synergy
Fighter Class
24%inclusion173 decks711 decks
14%synergy
Hyena Umbra
21%inclusion149 decks711 decks
19%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
20%inclusion139 decks711 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Insignia
16%inclusion117 decks711 decks
16%synergy
Angelic Gift
16%inclusion111 decks711 decks
14%synergy
Sticky Fingers
15%inclusion104 decks711 decks
12%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
14%inclusion102 decks711 decks
12%synergy
Forge Anew
14%inclusion101 decks711 decks
4%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
14%inclusion96 decks711 decks
13%synergy
Ethereal Armor
13%inclusion94 decks711 decks
11%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
13%inclusion90 decks711 decks
8%synergy
Tavern Brawler
13%inclusion90 decks711 decks
11%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
12%inclusion84 decks679 decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
12%inclusion83 decks711 decks
0%synergy
Timely Ward
11%inclusion81 decks711 decks
9%synergy
Noble Heritage
11%inclusion78 decks711 decks
9%synergy
Dragon Mantle
11%inclusion76 decks711 decks
10%synergy
On Serra's Wings
10%inclusion73 decks711 decks
9%synergy
Guild Artisan
10%inclusion70 decks711 decks
8%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
9.4%inclusion67 decks711 decks
7%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
8.6%inclusion61 decks711 decks
8%synergy
Mammoth Umbra
8.4%inclusion60 decks711 decks
8%synergy
Windcrag Siege
8.3%inclusion40 decks481 decks
-2%synergy
Squee's Embrace
8.2%inclusion58 decks711 decks
7%synergy
Akki War Paint
8.0%inclusion57 decks711 decks
8%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.6%inclusion54 decks711 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.5%inclusion53 decks711 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.8%inclusion48 decks711 decks
3%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.8%inclusion48 decks711 decks
1%synergy
Citadel Siege
6.6%inclusion47 decks711 decks
5%synergy
Leader's Talent
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.1%inclusion39 decks637 decks
1%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.0%inclusion43 decks711 decks
1%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.2%inclusion37 decks711 decks
-1%synergy
Cartouche of Zeal
5.2%inclusion37 decks711 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
11%inclusion80 decks711 decks
10%synergy
Basri Ket
6.5%inclusion46 decks711 decks
5%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
6.2%inclusion44 decks711 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
48%inclusion343 decks711 decks
18%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
29%inclusion209 decks711 decks
8%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
26%inclusion186 decks711 decks
10%synergy
Forge of Heroes
19%inclusion137 decks711 decks
18%synergy
Axgard Armory
18%inclusion125 decks711 decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
16%inclusion115 decks711 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion102 decks711 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion85 decks711 decks
-7%synergy
Great Furnace
10%inclusion70 decks711 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Den
9.3%inclusion66 decks711 decks
-4%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
9.1%inclusion65 decks711 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.2%inclusion58 decks711 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.2%inclusion58 decks711 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
7.6%inclusion54 decks711 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.6%inclusion54 decks711 decks
-5%synergy
Restless Bivouac
6.8%inclusion48 decks711 decks
0%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.8%inclusion48 decks711 decks
-2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.5%inclusion46 decks711 decks
2%synergy
War Room
6.3%inclusion45 decks711 decks
-3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.2%inclusion44 decks711 decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Grange
6.0%inclusion43 decks711 decks
5%synergy
Cathedral of War
5.6%inclusion40 decks711 decks
5%synergy
Castle Embereth
5.5%inclusion39 decks711 decks
-1%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.4%inclusion38 decks709 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion535 decks711 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion439 decks711 decks
-18%synergy
Boros Signet
38%inclusion269 decks711 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
27%inclusion194 decks711 decks
-25%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion143 decks711 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion113 decks711 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion102 decks711 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion85 decks711 decks
-13%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.6%inclusion61 decks711 decks
3%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.6%inclusion54 decks711 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.8%inclusion48 decks711 decks
-7%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.3%inclusion34 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.8%inclusion41 decks711 decks
1%synergy
Boros Locket
5.3%inclusion38 decks711 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion689 decks711 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion669 decks711 decks
-4%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion557 decks711 decks
-7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
53%inclusion374 decks711 decks
-13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
39%inclusion275 decks711 decks
-18%synergy
Boros Garrison
38%inclusion268 decks711 decks
1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
34%inclusion243 decks711 decks
-10%synergy
Sacred Foundry
33%inclusion237 decks711 decks
-13%synergy
Spectator Seating
31%inclusion219 decks711 decks
-8%synergy
Rugged Prairie
30%inclusion216 decks711 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Triumph
29%inclusion206 decks711 decks
-9%synergy
Sundown Pass
24%inclusion173 decks711 decks
-13%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
24%inclusion171 decks711 decks
-2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
23%inclusion166 decks711 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion166 decks711 decks
5%synergy
Opal Palace
23%inclusion164 decks711 decks
21%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion159 decks711 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion157 decks711 decks
-7%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
18%inclusion98 decks544 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion123 decks711 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion120 decks711 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
16%inclusion112 decks711 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
14%inclusion103 decks711 decks
-2%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
14%inclusion97 decks711 decks
-8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion92 decks711 decks
-17%synergy
Plateau
12%inclusion84 decks711 decks
0%synergy
Sacred Peaks
12%inclusion82 decks711 decks
0%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
11%inclusion79 decks711 decks
-6%synergy
Elegant Parlor
10%inclusion74 decks711 decks
-10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion74 decks711 decks
-6%synergy
Radiant Summit
10%inclusion37 decks378 decks
-12%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
8.9%inclusion63 decks711 decks
-3%synergy
Alpine Meadow
8.0%inclusion57 decks711 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.9%inclusion56 decks711 decks
0%synergy
Stone Quarry
7.2%inclusion51 decks711 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Heath
6.9%inclusion49 decks711 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Bluff
6.9%inclusion49 decks711 decks
4%synergy
Lorehold Campus
6.2%inclusion44 decks711 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.1%inclusion36 decks711 decks
-5%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
5.1%inclusion36 decks711 decks
-1%synergy